Sixberry Lake Association

04/09/2026

If you removed the fishing line recycling tube from the Sixberry boat ramp please return it. It keeps the line out of the water and helps to protect Loons.

https://www.adkloon.org/fishing-line-recycling-program

01/02/2026

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"...lead poisoning is the leading cause of death for adult loons in freshwater habitat. A loon that ingests a single 28 gram (1 ounce) lead sinker left behind by a fisherman will likely die in two to four weeks."

We Know What’s Killing Loons and How to Stop It. So Why Are They Still Dying?

In 1987, wildlife veterinarian Mark Pokras was in his office at Tufts University in Massachusetts when a colleague from New Hampshire called. “I’ve got a dead loon here,” she said. “If I bring it down to you, can you tell me how it died?” Understanding what’s killing wild animals is ofte...

07/08/2025

Sixberry Lake loon family is doing great!

06/30/2025

Some lake families have let us know they will be setting off some fire works after dark on the 4th of July so you can prepare pets and babies . If you are concerned for our loon family no need, have a read here...
https://loon.org/about-the-common-loon/threats-to-loons/

05/26/2025

The loons have again nested on Sixberry Lake! There are two eggs and they were laid some time between May 16th and May 22nd. A rough estimate would be June 15th for the chicks to hatch.

04/04/2025

Ice is out! Welcome spring! This dock is free floating...yours?

11/28/2024

11/13/2024

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